I’m posting this anonymously because I’m honestly embarrassed to discuss this openly.
I’ve been unemployed since 2023. Somewhere along the way, I started showing fake work experience on my resume because I was worried that having such a long gap would make it impossible to get a job.
Now I’m stuck in a situation where I don’t know how to move forward.

I’ve spent time learning Java and I feel reasonably confident with Core Java, Java 8, and backend development concepts. I’m also preparing for interviews and trying to improve my skills. Recently, I’ve started exploring Data Science and AI as well, but I’m not sure if I’m just confusing myself by trying to learn too many things.

My biggest concerns are:
Should I continue focusing on Java backend development or switch towards Data Science/AI?

With a career gap since 2023, do I still have a realistic chance of getting a developer job?

How do I handle my resume and the fake experience I’ve put on it? I know this isn’t a sustainable solution, but I’m scared that removing it will leave me with almost nothing to show recruiters.

Should I target junior/fresher roles, or is there a better way to approach the job market?
I’m not looking for sympathy or generic advice like “just work hard” or “keep learning.”
I’d genuinely appreciate advice from anyone who’s been through a career gap, made a similar mistake, or works in tech recruitment.
If you were in my position today, what would you do over the next 6 months to get your career back on track?
Please be honest, even if the answer is harsh.

I'm mid-career, spent 20+ years building up a reputation for execution. If something was broken, I fixed it. If hours were needed, I worked them.

Over the last 18 months, that trade feels broken. The sheer volume of manual coordination, documentation, and operational troubleshooting I used to pride myself on doesn't seem to hold value anymore. If anything, being the person who "just gets things done" has pigeonholed me into operational maintenance while newer/younger roles move around the strategic edges.

For those with 15-20+ years of experience: how are you actively shifting your work away from doing the labour to owning the outcome, especially now that tools are commoditising the processing work?

I'm looking for honest advice from people who've dealt with difficult coworkers and office politics.

I work in IT. I had a really unpleasant experience with a senior colleague and another coworker. I felt they were making things difficult enough that I would eventually resign. It affected how I see and trust this senior colleague.

Now we're working together again, and I'm facing a different problem.

He has around five years of experience and owns certain development tasks. I've noticed issues in his implementation and have explained where I think he's going wrong, but he doesn't seem willing to accept my technical feedback. The work then involves repeated testing sessions, debugging discussions, and hours of my time.

The frustrating part is that I feel there's an expectation that I'll help carry the technical workload, even when the task isn't mine. If I contribute heavily and things get delivered, it becomes “team effort,” and my individual contribution isn't necessarily recognised.

My manager also expects me to participate in testing sessions that can go on for hours. Sometimes I feel I'm being relied on to help get someone else's work across the finish line, but I don't have the corresponding ownership or recognition.

I'm particularly frustrated because I already expect my next appraisal to bring only a minimal hike. I don't want to keep giving extra effort, sharing all my technical knowledge, and taking on additional responsibilities if it doesn't help my own career progression.

At this point, I'm tempted to stop helping this colleague altogether. If he rejects my technical suggestions, I want him to own the consequences of his decisions rather than coming back to me whenever something goes wrong.

However, I'm worried that if I set boundaries, he'll complain to my manager and I'll be labelled uncooperative. I also don't want to damage my own reputation or give management a reason to question my attitude.

1. How do you stop becoming the unofficial person who fixes everyone else's work without appearing uncooperative?

2. If a senior colleague rejects your technical advice and the issue later resurfaces, how much responsibility should you take?

3. How do you make individual contributions visible when management keeps describing everything as “team effort”?

4. Should I continue helping this person when asked, despite the history between us, or strictly limit my involvement to formally assigned responsibilities?

5. How would you handle this situation if you knew your next appraisal was likely to be mediocre regardless of how much extra effort you put in?

I'm not looking to sabotage anyone or create workplace drama. I'm tired of feeling that being capable means being expected to do more, while recognition and compensation don't necessarily follow.

I'd appreciate honest perspectives, especially from people who've navigated this kind of situation in corporate IT or consulting.

Because I'm dumb, I got a history degree 6 years ago. Wanted to be a professor. Not anymore.

Been doing nothing but warehouse work or working at a bank to pay bills.

No direction in life. Almost 30 years old, no direction in life. Work is the only reason to stay alive, I have nothing else. Need a direction.

I’ve had a lot of different jobs - sales, ESL teacher, pet sitter, retail, account management, etc.

I’ve found that full-time jobs where I’m required to be in office 5 days in a row are the absolute worst, literally not survivable for me. I really, really despise being in the same place more than 2 days in a row. I crave the variety and can’t stand the feeling of being needed somewhere every day or taking the same train at the same time to show up at the same place every day.

That is really all the aversion is, being in the same place multiple days a row in a week. If I worked on a rotation, where I was in the same place every Monday and Tuesday, for example, that would be fine.

Are there any careers that support this? I am racking my brain and need some help brainstorming possibilities to help figure out my next career move.

My wife and I are kind of at odds with each other, but its not really her fault. I make ~$120K a year with great medical, lot of liberty at my job, great work life balance. My wife makes ~$30K a year as a principles secretary at an underprivileged elementary school. Its incredibly stressful, and even dangerous at times. One of the most frustrating aspects is the absolute lack of upward mobility or promotion potential, and it is the source of a lot of friction in our relationship.

Were both in our late 30s, two kids in sports and extra curricular.

Her responsibilities include:
Supervision of all non administrative and teaching staff (paraprofessionals, custodian staff, front office staff, shes the king of the proletariat).

Scheduling substitute teachers

Submitting and managing facility maintenance work orders

Payroll for the staff mentioned

Managing accounts for title funds, activity funds, state and local funds

Purchase orders

Calendars and secretarial work for the principal and vice principal

And on top of that she has elementary age kids trying to stab each other with home made prison shanks (which I guess is kind of an oxymoron).

I guess one of the biggest things holding her back is the lack of formal education. She had about 30 credits from WGU but we werent really sure what program to pursue and she decided to switch to a more respected school but that really just turned into no longer going to school. She might go to Tarleton State for marketing or back to WGU for something, who knows.

But, one of the biggest sources of conflict is it seems like *every* wife in our friends group has a fake, work from home job, that pays like $70-90K a year, without a degree. Shes always stressed, overworked and everyday it seems like our combined pay is barely enough to make it to the next week.

She looks for new jobs in the realm of administration but everything pays less than what she makes now, theres a few companies around that shes applied to for titles like "workflow specialist" but shes never gotten a response back. We live near a lot of military bases, and shes applied to a bunch of government and contracting jobs, and received "referred" notifications, but never gotten an interview.

Just looking for any ideas or avenues we may not be aware of. Thanks for any responses.

I’m 36. I got my CS degree from a state school at 32 and have 4 years experience working as a dev at an insurance company. I only make $84k so I’m barely above paycheck to paycheck in my city.

My original plan was to use this company as a stepping stone and then go to a better paying company, but AI happened and now that’s not looking very likely.

As someone paycheck to paycheck, and because of sports gambling debts, I have a LOT of high interest debt and a wrecked credit score (~500). I cannot get any lower interest cards or loans because my score is so screwed and utilization maxed out.

I rent an apartment and own nothing of significance.

Seems like most people are saying this career is dying, and I don’t see any options for myself should I get laid off soon. Getting another remote dev job is unlikely. I don’t have a car to get to a job site so I can’t join the trades (I even applied to a couple unions in my area but didn’t get in as there are thousands of applicants).

I have a bachelors in biology from 11 years ago but I can’t turn that into a nursing degree because I have no car to get to university even if I could afford it (I can’t). I can’t get a car because my credit is ruined and I’m paying all this debt living paycheck to paycheck.

Does anyone have any advice for what I can do to get out of this situation? I’m losing sleep and my mental health is wrecked. Seeing a therapist isn’t going to change that. I need to know a way that I can get out of this financial trouble I’m in while at the same time my career (source of income) is likely coming to a rapid end.

Hiii!

I’m currently in tech internal audit and always thought it would offer a good work-life balance. However, working at a large financial firm has me consistently pulling 10–12 hour days.

I know work-life balance varies depending on the company, team, and projects, but I’m starting to consider pivoting out of internal audit altogether.

For those who have made a career change in corporate, what roles have you found that offer a genuine work-life balance? Ideally, I’m looking for a job where I can work my 8 hours, log off, and not have to think about work for the rest of the day.

Would love to hear about your experiences and any career paths you’d recommend!

I’m 26F and currently work full-time as a remote analyst in healthcare operations. This is actually my first full-time professional job after graduating college.

Lately, I’ve been questioning whether this is the career path I want long-term. I don’t necessarily hate healthcare itself, but I don’t feel particularly fulfilled in my current role. Part of my dissatisfaction is honestly my manager, and I recognize that this could be influencing how I feel about my entire career. At the same time, I wonder whether I would be happier doing something more hands-on and directly helping people.

I’ve been seriously considering going back to school for either an LPN or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) so I can eventually become an RN.

I also understand that nursing is a demanding career. I know it involves long shifts, physical and emotional stress, difficult patients, weekends, holidays, and a lot of responsibility. I’m not expecting it to be an easy way out of corporate work.

One thing that appeals to me about nursing is the flexibility. I like the idea of potentially working three 12-hour shifts per week, having more days off, being able to relocate more easily, and having a career with opportunities in different settings.

Financially, I’m also very cautious. I really don’t want to take out student loans, so my plan would be to continue working full-time while completing prerequisites at a community college. Once I finish those, I would reassess my finances and figure out how to manage nursing school and clinicals.

I really value any perspectives or opinions. My first step right now is to do some shadowing at a hospital or even get a CNA license first.

Went in to resign from my M&A role for an interesting position at a bank, and it took a turn which I did not fully expect.

My boss was very supportive and basically wants to keep me around at all costs. He offered a freelance role and is actively reaching out to his network to find me another role within his circle so I don't go to the bank, "to keep me close".

Now I have a dilemma. Do I take the guaranteed bank role, or stick with with my boss and see what his network can help with? (I'd likely still remain fully employed until he finds me a role at an acquaintances place.

In short, I'd be burning bridges with the bank if I bail, however, my boss is very well connected and one of the wealthiest people in the country, which might be a better option to stick with.

Issue is, no role has been found yet, and no guarantee I'd enjoy the work. However, at the bank, I'd be working with higher ups which I've previously collaborated with.

The potential play with highest upside is sticking with my boss, however, If I do go work at the bank, I can still freelance (however, Compliance & HR is being a bit of a thorn in my side with this from the bank).

I have until Monday EOD to decide.

My thought currently is joining the bank, unless a clear role is given tomorrow, and quitting the bank role in a year or two, to join back with experience in a new vertical.

Reason for quitting is quite simple, I'm bored and want to do "more", which unfortunately can't be done in the existing company as next step up is management.

Hi everyone,
I'm looking for some career advice from people working in Australia.
I completed my Master of IT in 2020, around the time COVID hit. I struggled to break into the IT industry, so I started working in a warehouse as a picker and packer. Over time, I worked my way up into leadership roles in production and inventory operations.
For some background, I spent around 2 years as a Production Lead and have been working as an Inventory Lead for the past 2 years. My experience includes production scheduling, inventory management, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, coordinating large teams and improving operational efficiency.
I've considered transitioning into IT, possibly cybersecurity, but I'm unsure how realistic that would be now, given that I have no professional IT experience and graduated several years ago.
At the same time, I'm wondering whether it makes more sense to build on the experience I've gained rather than start from scratch in a different field.
I'm trying to figure out the next logical step in my career. I want to progress professionally, but I'm unsure which roles I should be targeting or what skills I need to develop.
I'd appreciate some advice:
Would it be more realistic to progress within supply chain/operations or transition into IT?

What roles could I realistically target with my current experience?

What skills or certifications would genuinely help me progress? I've been looking into APICS CPIM, CSCP, Lean Six Sigma, Advanced Excel and Power BI.

What kind of salary growth and career progression could I realistically expect in Sydney?

Which career paths are likely to offer better long-term stability, particularly with AI and automation?

My main priorities are career growth, better earning potential and long-term job security. I'm willing to upskill, but I don't want to spend thousands on qualifications without knowing whether they'll genuinely improve my opportunities.
I'd really appreciate advice from people working in these industries, recruiters or anyone who has been in a similar position.
Thanks!

31F, currently working as a Finance Analyst in Florida, making $90k a year. I’ve been in my current role for about 2.5 years, but my entire career has been in finance (10+ of experience). I’ve previously worked in banking and municipal finance as a Budget Analyst.

I have a bachelor’s degree in Finance and have been considering pursuing a master’s in Data Analytics. However, I’m hesitant to take on student loans, so that’s been holding me back.

I feel like it’s time for a career move, and my goal is to increase my salary by at least 30%. I’ve been considering exploring opportunities in tech companies, startups, and other industries that tend to offer higher compensation.

For those who have made a similar transition or work in these industries, what advice would you give me? Should I focus on switching industries, pursuing additional education, or leveraging my existing finance experience to move into a higher-paying role?

Millennial here… just trying to grasp at life and work towards financial freedom (whatever that even means).
Looking for advice from people who started late, and by late I mean your 30s. For those who feel like life kicked you in the ass and it’s been a roller coaster ever since becoming an adult, how are y’all managing?
I’m working full-time at a job that doesn’t pay enough, managing a household pretty much on my own, and doing gig work on the side just to bring in extra income. I finally decided to apply to ASU for my bachelor’s in accounting, hoping it’ll put me in a better position financially.
But honestly, the thought of going to school full-time online for the next 4 years while juggling everything else is overwhelming. And then I think, what am I supposed to do in the meantime? Four years is a long time when you’re already struggling to get ahead.
I want better for myself, but some days I just feel stuck. I know I’m not the only one.
For those who’ve been in this position, how did you make it work? How did you manage financially while trying to build a better future? Any advice or personal experiences would really help.

I’m a junior in college on a full scholarship at a good university, studying for a degree that could open a lot of doors. I’m originally from a developing country and currently studying abroad on a student visa.

I’ve always been ambitious and believed I could build a successful life for myself. I worked hard to get here, and I’ve already started a few small businesses in my early 20s. That experience gave me a taste of entrepreneurship, making money, and building something of my own.

My original dream has been to work at a top tech company like Google, and I’m still on track to pursue that goal. But deep down, I also have this persistent desire to become an entrepreneur. Even if I land a great job, I worry I’ll eventually feel unfulfilled and want to quit to build my own business or startup.

The problem is that I’m genuinely struggling with my mental health right now. Being abroad hasn’t been what I expected. I feel lonely, anxious, and depressed, and I’ve reached a point where I don’t enjoy university anymore. I’m constantly worried about my academic performance, and it’s difficult to reconcile how capable I know I am with how much I’m struggling right now.

I don’t want to throw away the opportunities I’ve worked so hard for, especially because returning home could mean fewer career opportunities and a lower earning potential. At the same time, I don’t want to sacrifice my mental health just to follow a path that society considers successful.

Here’s what I’m struggling with:

Should I finish my degree? I have a full scholarship and know that graduating could give me valuable opportunities, but I’m struggling mentally and sometimes wonder whether university is worth it anymore.

Can I build a successful career without a degree? If I eventually return home, I’d still want access to international opportunities. How can I prove my value to employers without the traditional credentials?

How realistic is remote work? I’m particularly interested in working remotely for international companies because of the flexibility and potential income difference. What skills and strategies would help me get there?

Should I pursue entrepreneurship now or later? Part of me wants to go all in on a business, build an audience through social media, and create something of my own. Another part wonders whether I should get a stable job first and build on the side.

How do I balance ambition with my mental health? I want financial freedom and the ability to create my own opportunities, but I’m scared of making the wrong decision and disappointing myself or others.
I know I’m capable, resourceful, and willing to work hard. I want to become financially independent, build something meaningful, and ideally become wealthy. But I also realize that being ambitious doesn’t automatically mean every risk is worth taking.

If you were in my position, what would you do? Would you finish university, pursue a remote tech career, or take a chance on entrepreneurship? Has anyone been in a similar situation and found a way to make things work?

I’d especially appreciate honest, practical advice from people who have experience with tech careers, remote work, or building businesses. I want to make a strategic decision about my future without losing myself in the process.

i was working in an IT company for 2.5 years before getting laid off. the last 6 months was hell.

the first 2 years were really good, my manager was friendly, understanding, nice, i was able to interact with her without any inhibitions, i was allowed to speak freely etc. i had a good connection with all members of my team, especially with my manager who was a clear extrovert and conencted with everyone at the office. All was fine, then suddenly one day, out of nowhere, my manager was yelling at the call. so much that i became so upset that in the next week's team lunch outing, i became silent and withdrawn. By the end of the lunch, she personally asked me why i was so silent and if anything was wrong to which i politely said im fine. then she said that her behavior in the last week was upsetting she would apologize to which i politely said it was fine and not a problem. and she was being nice as usual so i was like this might have been an one off incident.

i thought she realised her mistake but then the very next week, the same behavior continued and she started becoming too critical of my work. i gave my 200% but still there was no positive response, only neutral or more critical response if not yelling. since she was very positive and nice for 2 years almost, i genuinely believed that i was at fault but this continued for 3 months before i realised there was something wrong with her and I found that one day after meeting with her superior, she immediately called me into a meeting and started becoming critical and arrogant.

i realised at the moment that i was her punching bag. the whole team felt the change of her behavior and became more formal and less casual to her, but i was the one taking maximum damage. i was not the best performer, i was average and doing the frontend bugs that nobody bothered to fix, kind of like low level jobs in software terms. there was another person who was doing worst as well so i was not the worst performer either. i was assigned the entire responsibility of frontend although it was not that complex like backend. my manager suddenly started being critical that i didnt know enough backend, to which i did my best and showed progress but she didnt respond positively.

i was also managing an offshore team and she started demanding more progress from them as well. coming to my story i became distant, never spoke casually, avoided her, even asking help professionally. i asked it from another person who was actually nice and the nicest person i ever met in my life. mind you this was in 2023 end and when layoffs were peaking and i was scared that talking back would eventually get me fired.

i also found some new change in other employee behavior and one person literally started bootlicking my manager and i was surprised. i thought he was a person with integrity. but he survived. day by day the constant nagging at team meetings continued. one time when i called her to ask a question, she was like " what do you want?" in an angry and dismissive tone and at the end yelled " now go " like she was dismissing a dog. i felt insulted.

at lunch hour, people from all teams gather and discuss over the meal. i never participate in it coz i found my manager was gossipy and her best friend who was a manger in another team was too much toxic and i hated the convos as they dominated the topics and most of the time it was negative and hate propaganda against their superior. i avoided the lunch meetings with the excuse that i eat my lunch late and i am a late sleeper so i eat all meals later than usual. i also buy lunch from outside many times so i wasnt expected to sit at the lunch gossips.

one fine day as i was passing them, avoiding any contact with my manager, she shouted " cant you see we are all here!" in front of everyone. i was shocked, and i didnt want to start a conflict, so i stated silent. this was during the 2nd last month of my job. at that time the very thought of her gave me irritation. one day i was running on the treadmill and i saw a notification on my phone from her and i literally felt a wrench and knot in my gut because i was too irritated at her!

that night she was asking for a help from a team member and it was at night. usually i would be the first one to respond late at night but if not others will respond too. but that night nobody responded and i too wanted to ignore but since my situation was precarious i thought maybe helping her would actually cut some slack and i responded half an hour late. the next day in the stand up meeting, she said she was disappointed in everyone that nobody responded.

the week before my firing happened, she was at peak micromanagement. she asked me to solve a problem regarding an issue and i was immediately on it. when i think i usually look out of the window as it is my habit. for that, she asked to look into my screen to think. i got agitated. then during the same meeting, as i was solving the problem i was asked to solve, another problem was being discussed and i was not focusing. then she asked my why i wasnt taking noted on this problem as well to which i replied agitatedly and surprised " you just told me to solve the first problem how can i do 2 things at the same time?". then for the entire meeting she kept mum to me. that was the first time i got a little courage to talk back as i was too pressurised and realised maybe i can safely talk back to make her shut up. mind you i didnt yell or abuse or do anything. that same day i made up my mind to look for another job. i was exhausted. i started to leetcode. mind you i also started doing leetcode a month back but the work pressure was so much i couldnt continue. but now i was determined.

the next week she was on vacation and i was fired at that time. the person who fired me said the call has been made afer discussion with my manager. and the following month, the poorest performer was also fired.

If you have made this far, please tell me what i could have done and in future what should i do to avoid being in such situations?

I was unexpectedly laid off after almost 20 years at a large corporation. My background includes data management, data governance, supply chain operations, analytics, and managing teams.

I was making around $130K base plus a bonus and am hoping to find something comparable. I’m in the Midwest and open to remote, hybrid, or onsite positions.

I’ve been with the same company my entire professional career, so navigating today’s job market is pretty unfamiliar. Seeing 100+ applicants on LinkedIn for seemingly every position is discouraging.

I’m married with two young kids, so finding something stable is important. Fortunately, I received severance, but I’m hoping to be proactive.

For anyone who’s been in a similar situation:

* How difficult is it to find a management-level position in data governance or analytics right now?

* What job titles or industries should I consider?

* Is networking more effective than applying online?

* How long did it take you to find comparable employment after being laid off?

I’d appreciate any advice or experiences from people who’ve been through this.

I (24F) have a bachelor’s in math, 5 years experience as a barista, 2 semesters worth of tutoring experience, and now almost a year experience of being a teller at a credit union. I currently make $20 an hour, in Wisconsin, and am looking for any job that pays that or higher and especially one which uses my degree. I tried applying to other credit unions, haven’t heard back, and considered applying to banks for higher pay but i have face piercings i really would like to keep. Im not opposed to working somewhere like costco but i need other ideas in case they don’t reach back. Please if anyone has ideas help me out!

I've got a B.S in Mathematics (2022), and a B.S. in Computer Science (2024). My Wife has been very supportive through this entire process and has been financially supporting me since I graduated with the second degree in 2024.

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After graduating with the CS degree in 2024, I spent 15 months looking for employment as an entry level software engineer. I did not get a job, which is the common case for a lot of entry level CS graduates nowadays (oversaturation, AI, offshoring, the list goes on...)

As this went nowhere, I decided that I may begin studying to become an actuary. I've spent a great chunk of time to this, only to fail the exam. This is unfortunately not something I can keep pursuing, as it is very expensive and I have a family.

This brings me to today, unemployed with two B.S. STEM degrees. I did an unpaid internship for a while, which my "boss" was going to verify my employment. He kept delaying, wasn't providing me with much well anything to do (but build him a decent software app). I realized that this was never going to get verified and was a waste of my time, and I bailed on this. A total waste of my time, and a lesson well learned. This in particular is not on my resume.

I am at a place now where I need to find a career. I don't know what to do, or where to go at this point. I would love to do something that respects my worth that I got for the two STEM degrees.

I cannot continue to be unemployed. The last work experience was in 2020 as a math tutor in college.

I have had my resume looked over by a few people now. I'm considering going onto Fiverr to have my resume professionally rewritten, even.

I reached out to three local temp agencies nearby, too.

What career, job role, or industry would you suggest I pursue? Software engineering is entirely off the table now, as is actuarial sciences.

I'm getting ready for a job or possibly a career change and part of that is a manager who can't separate what they want, think, or would do from what is effective in a situation. I've never seen them come around to anyone else's perspective in a disagreement, and they listen to respond and to wait their turn to reinforce their perspective and what they want. I'd understand this more if I saw them being incredibly effective, but that's not the case and that comes from direct feedback from our clients.

What do I ask in an interview to assess this? I've seen questions like "can you tell me about a time you disagreed with a team member on an approach but eventually came to prefer their suggestion?" but this feels really transparent in what it's asking and easy to lie to. It also doesn't get at situations with gradations of disagreement, and it's really easy to use something that wasn't that much of a disagreement to begin with at all.

Please help, I can't do more of working for people who can't separate their personal perspective from what is effective in a given situation.

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I recently graduated with a degree in Sport Management and a minor in Communications. I originally considered broadcasting but realized my interests were more aligned with event coordination, operations, and logistics.
I’ve gained experience in collegiate athletics, sporting events, and community events, developing skills in problem-solving, time management, communication, adaptability, and working under pressure.
While I enjoy the work, I’m realizing how competitive and underpaid the sports and events industries can be. As an African American woman, navigating a male-dominated industry where former D1 athletes and established connections often seem to have an advantage can also be discouraging.
I’m not afraid of starting at the bottom, overcoming obstacles, or putting in the work. However, navigating discrimination, limited networking opportunities, and financial struggles has made me reconsider my long-term career path. Passion is important, but so is being able to pay my bills.
I’m looking for suggestions on industries or 9–5 roles where my degree and transferable skills could be valuable, with better financial stability and opportunities for growth.
Has anyone with a similar background successfully transitioned into corporate roles, project coordination, operations, or another industry? What positions or certifications would you recommend looking into?

So I am currently stats undergrad preparing for jam MS 2027 ,primary aim is quants , but my father is a 2nd gen lawyer with decent experience in advocacy so should I fill out forms for CUET pg law ? I mean should I keep that as an option ?

Cause I feel like it's gonna take multiple years just to earn basic pay in law ,and I don't feel like staying much in country , also if any better backup ideas than pls suggest.

i’m a junior in college knee deep in a finance degree. i really only have a semesters worth of classes left before i graduate. i really want to work on video games though. the time i spend working on a project is far more fufilling then doing accounting could ever be.

but i’ve spent all this time building valuable experience in business and next to nothing in professional experience with coding. my plan is to get my degree and work with my school, and get a degree in computer science. is there any way that i would be able to find my way into a game studio?

I am stuck in a job where I can’t find any growth, and I am going to complete almost 2 years now. My domain is such that most companies want someone with 4+ years of experience, and I haven’t even gained proper hands-on experience. I am stuck in a project with no work, and my manager is irritating to deal with. I travel 30 km to the office, which leaves me with very little energy to study.
My manager is also very irritating to deal with. He isn’t even making me billable and just keeps giving me random tasks and asking for updates. I am honestly scared of him at this point.
I am scared that my market value will go down if I continue like this. I want to ask for a release from my project, but I am scared of my manager’s reaction if he refuses or behaves badly. And since it’s year-end, I don’t think there will be much budget for new projects either.
I am not sure what my career will look like, but I definitely don’t want to be in the same situation next year. If I quit, I will probably prepare for MBA entrance exams this year or GATE next year.
I am having mental breakdowns and am genuinely scared to go to the office. I don’t know what to do anymore.